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Hoboken, New Jersey

Located in Hudson County, New Jersey, Hoboken was established in 1849. Frank Sinatra was born at 415 Monroe Street in 1915. Elysian Fields may be where the first organized baseball game was played (1846).
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Founded 1849 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Hudson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hoboken, New Jersey

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1849 Founded: Hoboken was founded in Hudson County.
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1870 Baseball: Elysian Fields — possible birthplace of baseball.
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1915 Frank Sinatra: Sinatra born in Hoboken.
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2010 Modern Era: Hoboken continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Hoboken

Mar 23, 2026
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WASHINGTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been stationed at more than a dozen major U.S. airports as a partial …
May 12, 2016
Tattoo Haunted Teen Girl 2 Years Photo
New York, May 12, 2016 — A teenage girl’s regret over a hasty tattoo decision captured online attention this week, turning…
Apr 25, 2016
Prosecutors New Jersey Daycare Ran Fight Club Young Children
Hackensack, N.J. – Prosecutors dropped a bombshell accusation on April 25, 2016, claiming a local daycare center had devolved in…
Apr 25, 2016
New Jersey University Probes Threats Against African Americans
New Brunswick, N.J. (April 25, 2016) — A New Jersey university launched an investigation into a wave of threatening messages aim…
Feb 15, 2016
Chris Christie Slams Michelle Obama Interfering School Meals
Trenton, NJ – On February 15, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t hold back when he blasted First Lady Michell…
Feb 12, 2016
Kansas Legislature Proposes Bar Lottery Winners Collecting Government
Topeka, Kansas (February 12, 2016) – In a move that stirred up talk about welfare and personal fortune, the Kansas Legislature p…

Complete Historical Timeline

1849 Culture
Founded
1870 Sports
Baseball
1915 Culture
Frank Sinatra
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Frank Sinatra was born at 415 Monroe Street in 1915.
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Elysian Fields may be where the first organized baseball game was played (1846).
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Carlo's Bakery from 'Cake Boss' is in Hoboken.
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Hoboken is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
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Hoboken was founded in 1849.

Famous People from Hoboken, New Jersey

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Frank Sinatra
Actor, Singer · Born Dec 12, 1915 · Died May 14, 1998 (age 82)
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Alfred Kinsey
Writer, Physician · Born Jun 23, 1894 · Died Aug 25, 1956 (age 62)
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Dorothea Lange
Photographer, Artist · Born May 26, 1895 · Died Oct 11, 1965 (age 70)
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Alfred Stieglitz
Photographer, Exhibition Curator · Born Jan 1, 1864 · Died Jul 13, 1946 (age 82)
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Michael Chang
Tennis Player, Tennis Coach · Born Feb 22, 1972 · Age 54

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